S37.33 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S37.33XA Laceration of urethra, initial encounter
- S37.33XD Laceration of urethra, subsequent encounter
- S37.33XS Laceration of urethra, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S37.33 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
- S37 Injury of urinary and pelvic organs
- S37.0 Injury of kidney
- S37.1 Injury of ureter
- S37.2 Injury of bladder
- S37.3 Injury of urethra
- S37.4 Injury of ovary
- S37.5 Injury of fallopian tube
- S37.6 Injury of uterus
- S37.8 Injury of other urinary and pelvic organs
- S37.9 Injury of unspecified urinary and pelvic organ
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S37.33 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S37.33 ICD 10 code
The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. In men, it's a long tube that runs through the penis. It also carries semen in men. In women, it's short and is just above the vagina. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness, or injury. They include:
- Urethral cancer - a rare cancer that happens more often in men
- Urethral stricture - a narrowing of the opening of the urethra
- Urethritis - inflammation of the urethra, sometimes caused by infection
Urethral problems may cause pain or difficulty passing urine. You may also have bleeding or discharge from the urethra.
Doctors diagnose urethral problems using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays and an examination of the urethra with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in severe cases, surgery.
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